Peace and security in Africa - Security Council, 10064th meeting

Unanimously adopting resolution 2806 (2025), Security Council extends Al-Shabaab sanctions segime, panel of experts.

• Categories: Meetings & Events / Security Council
• Video Length: 00:12:28
• Production Date: 12 December 2025
• Asset Language: Arabic; English; French; Russian; Spanish; Chinese; Original
• Subject Topical: SANCTIONS; CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS; SMUGGLING; ARMS EMBARGO
• Geographic Subject: SOMALIA
• MAMS Id: 3515856
• Parent Id: 3512771
• Alternate Title: MTG SC 10064 SANCTIONS 12 DEC 2025 PM

Description

The Security Council today extended until 30 November 2026 its sanctions on weapons entering Somalia and its authorization for Member States to intercept vessels transporting them, while simultaneously renewing until 31 December 2026 the mandate of the Panel of Experts assisting the Al-Shabaab sanctions regime.

Unanimously adopting resolution 2806 (2025) (to be issued as document S/RES/2806(2025)) under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, the 15-member organ called on Member States to take reasonable steps to prevent the smuggling of weapons and ammunition into Somalia.

Draft resolution contained in document S/2025/804

Submitted by: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The draft resolution was adopted unanimously as resolution S/RES/2806 (2025).

• Statements after the vote: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Russian Federation, China, United States of America

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